Abbey Carpet To Carry Columbia Flooring
Danville, VA, Nov. 12--Columbia Flooring today announced the company's hardwood and laminate flooring products have been selected by Abbey Carpet, Floors To Go and The Floor Club stores.
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Congoleum's Earnings Up
Mercerville, NJ, Nov. 11--Congoleum Corporation today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30.
Bayer To Spin Off Chemical Unit
Frankfurt, Germany, Nov. 11--Chemical and drug maker Bayer AG plans to spin off its industrial chemical division and part of its polymers division by early 2005 in an effort to strengthen its remaining businesses.
Flooring America Names Director Of Hard Surfaces
Manchester, NH, Nov. 11--Bill Snowdon has joined Flooring America as its Director of Hard Surfaces, a newly created position.
Mohawk Completes Acquisition Of Lees
Calhoun, GA, Nov. 11--Mohawk Industries, Inc. announced that it completed the acquisition of Lees Carpet for approximately $346 million.
Foamex Profit Up
Linwood, PA, Nov. 11--Foamex International Inc. today announced results for the third quarter and year-to-date period.
Rugmark Rugs Fights Child Labor
San Francisco, CA, Nov. 11--Sweat shops aren't just rampant in the clothing industry. Some of the world's finest rugs are made by child slaves, but there is one label that doesn't use any forced labor at all, according to KRON4.com.
Dow Chemical Names President, COO
Midland, MI, Nov. 11--Dow Chemical Co. named Andrew N. Liveris, 49, president and chief operating officer.
Honeywell Expects To Make $110 Million In Asbestos
Morristown Township, NJ, Nov. 7--Honeywell International Inc. said it expects to make $110 million of asbestos-related payments during the fourth quarter, according to a quarterly report filed Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Iowa Flooring Retailer Featured On HGTV
Iowa City, IA, Nov. 10--It's "all in the family" for Iowa City residents Lynn and Pamela Branchini, owners of Branchini Flooring, a family-run company specializing in designing custom hardwood floors.